"Is that so," Ye Lingyun's trailing voice was filled with mockery and ridicule.
"Tell me, how did you all resolve it?"
On the other side, Madam Yang feigned sternness and said, "Er'er was bewitched and acted foolishly, and she was indeed wrong. Since she was wrong, she must be punished to remember her lesson."
"Let's punish Er'er by making her copy the family rules ten times and confine her for seven days."
"Young people are bound to make mistakes. To know and correct one's mistakes is the greatest virtue. Er'er will definitely change."
Yang Yang's despicable scheme was discovered with a simple investigation. For this reason, Madam Ye personally sent her back to the Yang family and handed her over to her parents for discipline. This time, not only did Yang Yang lose more than she gained, but she was also severely reprimanded by her parents, shedding countless tears.
"Lingyun, I truly know I was wrong. Please forgive me. I swear I will never do it again. Please give me one last chance."
"Everything I did was because I love you too much."
...
Ye Lingyun remained unmoved, not even deigning to look at Yang Yang.
"Uncle Yang, to be honest, this kind of foolish, despicable, and shameless act is not the first time Yang Yang has done it."
"As for what it was, I believe you have also heard about it."
"Yang Yang and I are incompatible in terms of values and personality. It's truly impossible for us to be a family."
"Let's call off this marriage."
The words 'call off the marriage' severely struck Yang Yang's nerves.
"That's just your excuse. Ultimately, it's all for Tang Xiaomin, isn't it?"
"Ye Lingyun, if you like her, then admit it boldly. Don't pretend anymore. You don't even have that much courage. You're such a coward!"
Madam Yang frowned and immediately used this to make her point.
"Lingyun, I've also heard a little about your relationship with Tang Xiaomin. Her engagement to Master Feng caused quite a stir before, and then she got engaged to Mr. Yan of Xianfu Group. Now she's already taken. Why bother?" Su Dan Novel Network.
"Madam Ye, what do you say?"
Originally, it was Yang Yang's fault, but Madam Yang brought up Tang Xiaomin and shifted the blame back to Ye Lingyun. Madam Ye's face immediately turned ashen. She understood her son best and knew that Ye Lingyun indeed had complicated feelings for Tang Xiaomin.
"Lingyun, haven't you made enough of a scene? The marriage proceeds as planned. You go home immediately, do you hear me!"
"If you continue to act out, you'll face family discipline!"
These words chilled Ye Lingyun to the bone, causing a dull ache in his chest.
"From childhood to adulthood, no matter how strict you were with me, it was at most verbal. Now, for the sake of a commercial alliance, you're willing to lay hands on me."
"In your eyes, interests are always above everything. Even if you had to choose between interests and me one day, you would sacrifice me without hesitation, right?"
At this moment, mother and son were at loggerheads. Madam Ye never imagined that Ye Lingyun would think of her that way. She had spoken harshly, but it was just for show in front of the Yang family. How could he not understand her painstaking efforts as a mother, all for her child's sake?
"I think you've gone mad. Come here, take him back and guard him strictly. He can be released when he comes to his senses!"
"Yes!"
Several bodyguards stepped forward to try and take Ye Lingyun away. Ye Lingyun stood with his hands in his pockets, showing no fear.
"No need to trouble yourselves. I have legs, and I can walk myself. However, before that, I need to make things clear."
"First, about Tang Xiaomin, I admit, I do like her."
Upon hearing this, Yang Yang broke down in tears on the spot. Madam Yang and the others breathed a sigh of relief. Since the fault was not with their daughter, the Ye family could not easily call off the engagement. Even if Yang Yang made mistakes in the future, they could use this to shift the blame to Ye Lingyun. In this way, they would have leverage. After all, the weaker party sometimes held more power.
"It's not a big deal to like someone. You were young too. You must have had someone you liked who amazed that period of your life. So much so that no one like her appeared in the subsequent years."
"Liking someone is just liking someone. It doesn't mean you are compatible. Just like the person you eventually married was probably not the person you liked initially."
"So, don't bring up Tang Xiaomin again."
"As for the engagement, I repeat, I will not marry Yang Yang. If you insist on this alliance, and I cannot avoid it, then I can responsibly tell you that Yang Yang will be marrying the Ye Group, not me."
"I've said what I needed to say. As for what you want to do, you decide."
Ye Lingyun's objective was achieved. He didn't linger any longer and turned to leave under the escort of the bodyguards.
"Wuwuwu... wuwuwu..."
The atmosphere in the living room was exceptionally oppressive. Only Yang Yang's broken sobs echoed. Looking at their daughter being treated like this, Mr. and Mrs. Yang were heartbroken.
"Er'er, stop crying. Crying won't solve anything," Madam Yang said with heartache.
"Madam Ye, Er'er merely acted foolishly, which is not a big deal."
"Young Master Yun is determined to call off the engagement, and his attitude is so firm. What can be done?"
"Mr. Ye, our two companies have many important collaborations. If this marriage is in trouble, it will likely have a significant impact on our cooperation," said Yang Xiao, Yang Yang's father. This commercial alliance was, in the end, about strengthening cooperation. Ye Yuxing was in a great predicament, and he didn't have any other sons. Otherwise, this marriage wouldn't have been forced upon Ye Lingyun. After much deliberation, he gave the Yang family his reply.
"Who hasn't been young? Lingyun is still young and immature in his thinking. I believe he'll come to his senses in a few years."
"Our families' marriage proceeds as planned. At the same time, Er'er must also be disciplined from now on and never do anything to anger Lingyun and provoke his disgust."
"After all, living together is a matter between the two of you. The elders cannot possibly manage it for him forever."
...
Ye Lingyun was put into a car. This time, his parents' surveillance of him would only become more stringent. If he couldn't escape now, it would be virtually impossible to escape later. What should he do? After thinking for three seconds, Ye Lingyun decided to take a risk and knock out the bodyguards to jump from the car. He secretly clenched his fists, preparing to deal with the bodyguards sitting on his left and right. At this moment, several sports cars were circling outside, their roaring engines seeming to tear through the darkness. Soon, the car he was in was surrounded by several others.
"Yoohoo..."
"Quick, stop the car and save Young Master Yun!"